Fiery Crash on I-35E Exit in Eagan Kills Driver, Critically Injures Passenger

Overview

• The crash occurred shortly after midnight on Monday when a Honda CR‑V exiting northbound I‑35E at the Lone Oak Road ramp left the road, went airborne, struck a traffic signal and burst into flames.
• A 28‑year‑old woman from Eagan was pronounced dead at the scene and a 38‑year‑old passenger from Conyers, Georgia, was taken to hospital with life‑threatening injuries.
• Minnesota State Patrol spokesperson Lt. Jen Krier confirmed road conditions were dry at the time and officials have not released the victims’ names.
• Investigators are treating the wreck as an active investigation and will likely conduct scene reconstruction, review vehicle data and pursue toxicology and mechanical inspections to determine cause.
• The crash closed or disrupted traffic on the busy I‑35E/Lone Oak Road corridor and may prompt renewed local attention to ramp safety if investigations reveal contributing roadway or vehicle factors.